CELLS & SYSTEM REVIEW

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What is a SYSTEM?

Back

Anything with parts that perform a function.

Front

What kind of tissue transports messages?

Back

Nervous tissue.

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What is the smallest unit of a living thing, that is still alive?

Back

Cell.

Front

What is the purpose of SWELLING in an injury?

Back

To bring more materials to the site of the problem so more cells can be made.

Front

What type of cells are these?

Back

Animal cells.

Front

What is a CELL?

Back

The smallest unit of life that can function independently.

Front

What are the main types of tissues in the body?

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Nervous, muscle, epithelial, and connective tissues.

Front

What is the function of muscle tissue?

Back

To enable movement of the body and its parts.

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What is the role of epithelial tissue?

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To cover and protect surfaces of the body and organs.

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What is connective tissue?

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Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects other tissues and organs.